The eccentric Germany manager has shown no signs of defeat despite Liverpool's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid less than 72 Hours ago, and his first signing of the Summer transfer window may be the first indication of a new dawn on Merseyside.
Fabinho, 24, likely signed as a replacement for soon to depart Emre Can, was announced yesterday evening in a shock transfer with rumours circulating just hours before.
The Brazilian midfielder will officially become a Liverpool player on July 1st in a deal worth around £39m with £5m in potential add ons.
On the player's arrival, manager Klopp said: "He can play 'six', 'eight' and 'two'. This is cool.''
The boss' comments indicate a desire for cover in areas where Liverpool have lacked in recent months with severe need for strength in depth if they are to become serious title challengers next season.
With Fabinho's versatility they have potentially signed a player who can utilise a number of different positions allowing players to be shipped out during the window to free up funds.
However, while Reds' fans quickly scout out their latest signing on YouTube, they will eagerly be anticipating the next addition to Anfield with more deals expected to be completed prior to the World Cup.
Lyon's Nabil Fekir is one name linked with a £60 million move to Merseyside while Naby Keita is a player Klopp and co. snapped up last year from Red Bull Salzburg - with the player like Fabinho set to be an official player on July 1.
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While The Reds were bested by Spanish giants Madrid in the grand stage of the Champions League, the level of calibre in the squad on paper boasted a difference in class with Los Blancos able to introduce impactful players from the bench to change the game.
Liverpool's most expensive transfer Virgil Van Dijk cost £80m in the January window, meanwhile Gareth Bale, signed for the same cost three season previous, was only able to make the 15 man squad before being introduced midway through the second half.
With The Reds finishing fourth in the Premier League and ending the 2017-18 season with no Silverware, they will be hoping to accumulate a squad capable of challenging successfully on four fronts next term.
Klopp wishes to attract players as soon as possible to acclimatise his additions to his style of football with many such as Andrew Robertson and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain needing time to settle in at Anfield.
Fabinho's signing indicates a change in landscape for Liverpool, gone are the days of players waiting for big clubs to come knocking; a sleeping giant on Merseyside is already at the door.
